There’s no better comfort food on a cold Fall day than a toasty, tasty, gooey grilled cheese sandwich paired with a mug of hot apple cider. Whole Foods Market agrees and this Tuesday, September 16th for their quarterly Cheese Nights event, their knowledgeable cheesemongers will be passing their skills along for creating the perfect grilled cheese on a cold Autumn night.

As an added bonus, The House Mouse (yes, ME!) will be at the Whole Foods Market Ann Arbor – Cranbrook for their event beginning at 6pm to pick up some taste some cheese, say hello and even give away a gift card to a lucky House Mouse reader!

Be sure to check out their Facebook Page and Website for more details or read the official Press Release below.

Hope to see you there and Stay Cheesy!

Whole Foods Market – Cranbrook

3135 Washtenaw Ave

Ann Arbor, MI48104

734-975-4500

Free Cheese Nights Event: Grilling Cheese 101

Whole Foods Market is celebrating fall by grilling cheeses at our FREE quarterly Cheese Nights event. Learn how to grill cheese, taste the season’s best cheese and try different grilled cheese sandwiches on Tuesday, September 16 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Here’s a few of the cheeses that will be featured in stores:

Le Gruyère Reserve

Tasting Notes: A Swiss-made favorite with high meltability that’s been awing cheese lovers for centuries. Nutty and creamy with spicy overtones.

How to create a cheese board
• Pick cheeses of contrasting textures and flavors: creamy, firm, sweet, pungent.
• Contrast Old World cheeses with New World selections.
• On a budget? Buy one or two fantastic cheeses, rather than five or six so-so options.
• One to two ounces of cheese per person is a good rule of thumb.
• Let cheese sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
• Serve with bread and crackers for different textures and flavors to accent the cheese.
• Talk to your cheesemonger. They can offer suggestions on which cheeses pair well with others. Not to mention, Whole Foods Market has the most Certified Cheese Professionals™ in the industry in stores throughout the country, who have mastered the art of cheese from making to aging to handling. Don’t forget to ask for a taste!

The House Mouse

I was such a picky eater as a kid, my mother called me her House Mouse because cheese was the only thing she knew she could get me to eat without my throwing a argument. Although I have since broadened my palate (finally eating my first strawberry at the ripe old age of 32) I still delight in the discovery of fantastic, funky and flavorful fromage. Stay Cheesy!